...July

Why goIts safari country and home to the ‘Big Five'; the lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhinoceros. The landscape offers panoramic plains and savannahs that stretch out into the distance, as well as snow-tipped mountains and a tropical Indian Ocean coastline to boot.

WeatherAlthough this East African region is tropical year round with rainy-seasons, July is dry and tends to be cooler. Inland temperatures range from 15 - 22°C, whilst the coastal regions are hotter at 30°C. Take cottons and linens for day but be prepared to layer up by night and in the morning when temperatures drop.

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Where to stay - just the two of youHead to the Masai Mara - named after the local Maasai tribe and Mara River that runs through it. This unspoiled game reserve sits on the northern tip of the Serengeti and is 200sq miles of unspoiled grassland, plains and woodland. The seasonal Elephant Pepper Camp offers a bona fide bush experience, made up of just eight tents on the edge of the Mara plain. Enjoy the romantic seclusion, candlelit suppers and campfire conversation. Expect en-suite dressing rooms, hot-water safari showers and a welcomed night time guard for when the wildlife comes to wander.

Where to stay - with children

What to do

Foodie factsThe Elephant Pepper Camp has an on-site chef who serves up hearty home cooked fare, morning, noon and night - from bush breakfasts, camp fire barbeques and dinner party-style suppers on the long mess table. Similarly, Loisaba has a daily set menu and encourages guests to share their safari tales over the table.

Insider tipDon't miss renting a Kiboko Star bed at Loisaba, just a 20 minute drive from the main lodge. The beds are built on to a raised, part-thatched platform and can be wheeled out for a night spent beneath the African stars.

Getting thereAn 8 day itinerary including both the Elephant Pepper Camp and Loisaba, starts from £4,140 per person based on 2 people sharing, including international flights, transfers, full board accommodation, safari excursions and conservancy fees.

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